Robertsdale High School - Tiger Yearbook (Robertsdale, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1957 volume:

The TIGER OF 1957 ★ PUBLISHED BY The Robertsdale High School ROBERTSDALE. PENNSYLVANIA Dedication The class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-seven dedicates The Tiger to our friend and teacher, Le Roy Kolva. in grateful ap- preciation for his interest in “teen-agers and his sympathetic understanding of their problems. “I would be patient the learner's mind to teach. Who treads an unknown pathway needs guidance within reach. —Fosncss Appreciation The members of the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-seven respectfully acknowledge the merits of former Supervising Principal. Harvey A. Davis, whose keen insight and personal concern for the welfare of students have made their school days a more pleasant experience. Honor and reverence and the good repute That follows faithful service as its fruit Be unto him whom we salute. —Longfellow Board of Education “Today well lived, will bring at eventide, A heart serene, a faith that will abide. And by that faith each yesterday will be, A fond and soul-inspiring memory. And each tomorrow hold within its scope. Bright visions of the blessed dawn of hope.” —Carroll TO THE CLASS OF 1957: We. the School Directors of Wood Township, together with the members of the faculty of the Robertsdalc Schools, extend our heart-felt congratulations on your successful completion of your high school education. We hope we have in some way been helpful to you in obtaining your educa- tion. We feel you arc now better equipped to face the dazzling problems of our complex society. If success beckons you, that will be our reward. HARRY SHEATS, President SUPERVISING PRINCIPAL Today, many have come to believe that science can be the solution to all the problems which confront them. Science can be an instrument used to aid us in solving our problems, but never will it be a worthy substitute for the friendships developed between you and those with whom you came in contact while attending the Robertsdale High School. Science is subject to constant change; friendship de- veloped and nurtured here is eternal. Therefore, these four years have been most important. Every graduating class representing a segment of a generation must be free to act for itself in all situations as man has done previously. This graduating class of the year 1957 must be competent and courageous so as to meet the complexities of life as the occasions require. Your parents, your teachers, your community, and all concerned directly and indirectly with your education are but contributing factors in this preparation. You are fast arriving to that place in life where your actions will be evaluated. You will determine the type of world to which the graduating classes of the future gener- ations have access. G. ALLEN HOOVER Acting Supervising Principal “Yes. some build bridges, some build roads. These bring security, and joy. I prefer to build the character Of a priceless girl, or boy.” —Ritter Principal “Education is not a sea of dead ideas containing all that has flowed into it through the ages and having no outlet; it is rather, a great moving stream that not only has been somewhere but also is going somewhere. —Applegate, To mention the occupational opportunities of the Broad Top region to you graduates is like mentioning the occupational opportunities of a desert to a forester. That is. they arc nil. However, what we do have on the Broad Top is a fine school system, and from this you must have gathered sufficient knowledge to go else- where and garner a livelihood. We hope we have in someway helped you set an objective or ideal at which to “shoot . We, your faculty, feel that you have attained at least, the minimum knowledge for a successful career. Nevertheless, I must caution you it is not so much the amount of knowledge that you have attained, but how you use what you have. That is all-important. Therefore, use your knowledge to your greatest advantage. With that as a closing thought 1 wish the Class of 1957 all the success possible. O. W. TROY. Principal Eunice Horton, a graduate of the Class of 1954. is secretary to the principal. In addition to her secre- tarial work, Eunice performs numer- ous other duties for teachers and students too. Supervisor Of Elementary Education Congratulations to you. boys and girls. You will now take your place in life, responsible for the development of the future. What part are you going to play on the stage of advancement? What arc you going to do to make the world a peaceful world? What experiences have you had? What special memories will you share with others? Memories of yesterday can serve you with great distinction, perhaps, as you use them to help others to fathom and to fashion the present. The greatest tribute you may be able to pay to yesterday and to those who helped you make it is to turn the past to good account, never revere it indiscriminately. Glorifying yesterday for its own sake can be a sterile venture. Yesterday is no longer yours. Only today is within your control. Do your best and your memories will be proud memories. WARD S. TAYLOR Supervisor of Elementary Education “Education is a companion which no misfortune can decrease, no crime destroy, no enemy alienate, no despotism enslave; at home a friend, abroad an introduction; in solitude a solace, in society an ornament. —Anon. Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime. And, departing, leave behind us Footprints on the sands of time.” —Longfellow To many of us the primary purpose of a book is to bring to the reader an element of pleasure, or to the more serious-minded, perhaps a bit of wisdom. In this, the 1957 Tiger, my staff and I have endeavored to bring to you a source of pleasure: pleasure for those who have graduated by furnishing a reminder of the best years of their lives , pleasure for our graduating class by presenting a monument to our achievement, and pleasure to those who have yet to graduate by giving them a goal to which to look forward. Though wisdom may be a secondary purpose of this book, yet we feel we can even furnish this to our underclassmen, for we sincerely hope that they may be guided by our successes and go on to profit by our mistakes. The work behind this 17th edition of the Tiger has been accomplished not by one or two, but by several. I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely tnamc these people. First and most of all I wish to thank Miss Marcocci for her invaluable aid as advisor of our staff; Dorothy Cresswcll. our associate editor; Annette Gan- non, our business manager, and to all those who have in any way contributed in the publication of this edition. I am sincerely grateful for the cooperation rendered so willingly. RONALD WOOD. Editor HAZEL E. ANGLE Shippensburg Slate Teachers College Mathematics H. DON BROCHT Juniata College Pennsylvania State University Music RUIli ROSS BRUMBAUGH Manchester College Chicago University Physical Education n j L 1II SOM M. DIEHL Pennsylvania State University Industrial Arts LE ROY KOLVA Shippensburg State Teachers College Business Education “When men arc arrived at the goal, they should not turn back. —Plutarch ANN E. MARCOCCI Juniata College Pennsylvania State University English PATRICIA KOLYA Shippenshurg State Teachers College Home Economics HOWARD REASINGER Clarion State Teachers College Driver Education '“N J L ORVIN TROY Juniata College University of Pittsburgh Social Studies KERM1T WIBLE Shippenshurg State Teachers College Science f “The wisest teacher men have known Since first the world began. Admonished those who would be great To serve their fellowman.” —Wilder RICHARD ItVDDOKI GI-KMN BI.ACk Shippensburg Stale Teachers College Juniata College Pennsylvania State University Pennsylvania Slate University Social Studies Mathematics and Geography CHARLES F. FORST Shippenshurg State Teacher-- College George Washington University Science and Social Studies RUTH ANN JOHNSON Indiana State Teachers College Juniata College English wilbur c. McClain West Chester State Teachers College Mathematics PAULINE SHOPE School of Nursing Lewistown Hospital School Nurse Senior Officers DENNIS ROURKE “Butch” Class President 2, 3, 4. Football I, 2, 3. 4. Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4, Baseball 1, 2, 3. 4, Senior Play. Commercial Club Trcas., Varsity Club. Our dependable president . . . One of the handsome lads of our class . . . Likes to tell tales about his pal. Rey . . . Has a great personality plus athletic ability . . . Often seen strolling to Broad Top in a black panel truck . . . Wants to further his education. JACK REEI) TROY “Jack” Football I. 2, 3, 4. Basketball I. 2. 3. 4. Baseball I. 2. 3. 4. Commercial Club.. Varsity Club. Vice President 4. Another of the class all-round athletes . . Jack still thinks the Buccos will win the pennant “some year” . . . Spends his spare time with “Louie . . . Manages to get to Broad Top often . . . Shippensburg S. T.’s College will be Jack’s stomping grounds for the next four years. LINDA BLACK Commercial Club 2. 3. 4. Band I. 2, 3. 4. Chorus I, 2, 3. 4. Class Treas. 2. 3, Class Secretary 4. Senior Play. A likeable personality . . . Well blessed with good looks . . . Loves those two-tone hair jobs . . . Devotes all spare time to Georgie . . . A good student . . . Can make that Pontiac go, but is often seen in the little red Ford . . . Ambition: Further her education. EMMA LOU ADAMS Emmy Band I. 2. 3. 4. Chorus I. 2. 3. 4. Commercial Club 2. 3. 4. Class Trcas. 4, Senior Play. Our efficient secretary of the treasury ... A cute gal who has her share of friends . . . Often seen with her pals. Annette and Blaine . . . Well liked by all . . . Really believes in enjoying life . . . Does just “Learn as if you were to live forever, enough to get by. Ambition: Stenographer. Live as if you were to die tomorrow. —Gandhi Mike' Seniors MICHAEL BANCO C. A. P. 2, 3. Camera Club. A good student when he isn't absent . . . Likes to be in Six Mile Run more than Cookstown . . . One of Mr. Wiblc’s visual aid helpers . . . Has natural curly hair, and loves to tell lumber stories. GLORIA BARNETT “Ding Ding Chorus 1. 2, 3. 4. Commercial Club 2, 3, F. H. A. 4, Song Leader F. H. A., Senior Play. Well blessed with “gray matter” . . . Attractive . . . Has an answer for everything . . . Really murders that chewing gum . . . Have you seen her diamond? Plans to put her Home He. to practice by taking care of her “Marine” . . . Ambition: Teach social studies. GARY BLACK “Porky Football I, 2, 3. 4. Baseball 1. 3, 4. C. A. P. 2. 3. Com- mercial Club, Varsity Club. A good student . . . Likes to hunt and is always ready with a good hunting story . . . His Mercury is often seen at Hoover's . . . Plans to further his educa- tion in the field of science. ‘With wisdom as my weapon, then, I start This voyage of Life with courage in my heart. —Anon BEVERLY BUCKLEY Bcv” Chorus I, 2. 3. 4. Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3. 4. A pleasing personality . . . Works very hard for the Tri-Hi-Y . . . Seen often with the “Elvis Presley” of Cooks . . . Has good grades and devotes a lot of time to reading . . . Hobby—collecting salt and pepper shakers. TERRY BURKE “Poke” Football 1. Manager 2. 3. 4. Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4. C. A. P. 2. 3. Our effccient athletics manager . . . Always ready with the tape and iodine . . . Always willing to do any- thing except study . . . Doesn’t seem to be interested in girls . . . Likes to cut a fancy polka . . . Plans to go to Williamsport Tech, to train as a carpenter. DOROTHY CRESWELL “Dot” Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4. Camera Club 2. Commercial Club 2. 3. 4. Senior Play. Assistant Editor of “Tiger”. Intelligent, reserved, and very neat . . . Strictly for Paul . . . Her aim is to become an English teacher . . . Did a swell job as assistant editor of the Tiger Well liked for her cooperative spirit. CHRISTINE DEMOISE ‘Tennic” Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4. Basketball 2, Commercial Club 2. 3. 4. Senior Prompter. Band I, 2. 3. 4. Never has much to say . . . Studying—Not in her line . . . Likes movies only with Ronnie . . . Elizabeth's sidekick. JACK MARLIN DU BETZ “Diz” Baseball I, 2, 3. 4. Visual Aid. Varsity Club. C. A. P. 2. A lad with a winning personality . . Likes to dance . . . Quite a basketball fan . . . The “Bob Feller of our class . . . Takes his books seriously . . . One of Mr. Wiblc's best physics students . . . Quite a Romeo, too. DELLA DUVALL F. H. A. Club 2. Commercial Club 3. 4. Good commercial student . . . Her main subjects are Dave and Elvis . . . Does some singing ... Is mostly seen with Berniece . . . Very polite and friendly. “To get all there is out of living we must employ our time wisely. —Updcgraff BERNIECE EDWARDS “Bcrnie” Chorus I. 2. 3. 4. School Newspaper Club 4. The quiet, shy type . . . Spends leisure reading . . . Enjoys her trips with “Sipes and “Chet” . . . Has a pleasant disposition . . . Ambition: To be a good steno- grapher. ANNETTE GANNON “GooM Band I. 2. 3. 4, Chorus I. 2, 3. 4, Commercial Club 2. 3. 4, Class Secretary 2. 3, Business Manager of ‘Tiger . Our efficient office girl . . . Attractive . . . Keeps yearbook treasury in tip-top shape . . . Always ready to have fun ... A good student. Ambition: Secretary. MARGARET HEATH “Mam-Mam” Home Ec. Club 2. 4. Senior Play. Chorus I. F. H. A. Vice President 2. Our tiniest senior . . . Goes for those artificial hair tints . . . Quite a temper as Dillcman should know . . . Has brainstorms galore . . . Ambition: Career of nursing. Seniors PATRICIA MARLENE (MAY) HEATH “Patsy Basketball 2, 3. 4, Basketball Captain 4, Majorette 1, 2, 3, Band Secretary 3, Band Treasurer 2, Commercial Club 2, 3, 4. F. H. A. President 4, Chorus I, 2, 3, 4, Editor of “Chit-Chat”. A little, but mighty lassie ... A good captain of her basketball team . . . Docs her share of extra curric- ulars, and still saves time to make Irvin happy . . . “Patsy” is quite popular and well liked by all . . . H:r pride and joy are Ricky and Randy” . . . Quite a cook—Have you ever tasted her doughnuts? ... An active member of the “Big Three . IRVIN E. HEATH “Doodic Football 1. 2. 3. 4, Baseball I, 2, 3, 4. Basketball I. 2. 3. 4. Commercial Club 4, Commercial Club Sports Editor. The other half of our Mr. and Mrs. Team . . . An all-around athlete—really loaded with natural ath- letic ability . . . Likes to hunt . . . Tries to give us good “old-fashioned advice . . . Tells us Ricky and Randy will make football history some day. HERBERT HESS Hobe” Herb just joined us this year . . . Sees the oddest things when he goes “coon ’hunting ... A very ad- venturous lad . . . Puts the move on trespassers . . Likes to read . . . “Hobe believes silence is golden. REY HOWE “Doug Football I, 2. 3. 4. Baseball I. 2, 3, 4. Baskeball I. 2. 3. 4. Senior Play, Vice President I. Commercial Club 4, Varsity Club. Football Captain. Our handsome football captain . . . One of our all- round athletes . . . Can be seen with “Butch almost anytime . . . Girls interest Rey, but he doesn’t worry about them . . . Can be a brain if he wants . Would like to further his education. “Many fine things can be done in a day if you don’t always make that day tomorrow.’ —Smythe HARRY HOUCK “Baldy Football I. 2. 3. 4, Baseball I. 2. 3. 4. Assistant Editor of “Chit-Chat Commercial Club 4, C. A. P. 2. Varsity Club. The cla s mathematician . . . Likes to talk about his experiences at the Green School House . . . Takes his books seriously . . . Baseball is Harry’s favorite interest . . . Undecided about the future. PEGGY HOUCK “Peg Band 1. 2. 3. 4, Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4. Nontette 2. 3. Basket- ball 2. 3, 4. Band Vice-President 4. Commercial Club 2. 3. 4. Blessed with natural curls . . . Peggy says. Why do today what you can do tomorrow? . . . Neat and well dressed . . . Courteous . . . Likes basketball . . Well-liked by fellow students. Ambition—Stenographer ANDREW KOWALCHEK ‘ Hundu ’ Football 2, 3, 4, C. A. P. 2, 3. Shy, but friendly when you get to know him . . . Being with Harry is Andy’s favorite pastime . . . En- joys driving his Ford . . . Undecided about his future. AGNES JUNE LUCAS “Aggie Band I, 2. 3. b. Chorus 1. 3, 4. Commercial Club 2, 3. 4. Basketball 2, 3, 4, Basketball Co-Captain 4. F. H. A. 2. Plays a mean game of basketball . . . Would like to wear jeans to school . . . Very energetic . . . Really makes that drum echo . . . Boys? Out of the question A merry carefree lassie . . . Co-captain of basket- ball team . . . Another member of the Big Three . PAUL LUCAS Choke- Football I. 2. 3, 4. Basketball I. 3. 4. Baseball I. 2, 3, 4, Varsity Club. Can be found anywhere and everywhere with Rob- by Love . . . Speeds around in the DcSoto . . . Often is seen at the hotel . . . And runs to Broad Top quite often . Paul is thinking of taking a post graduate course—for more knowledge? Don't be silly! So he can stay on at the cafeteria! Only by trust in God can a man carrying re- sponsibility find repose. —Eisenhower CARY LEABHART Oliver” Basketball 1. Another of the boys who went to Stevens’ Trade but got a yearn for home . . . Enjoys working in In- dustrial Arts . . . Undecided about the future. NANCY LEA BH ART Nanc” Band 2. 3. 4, Basketball 2. 3. 4. Commercial Club 2. 3, 4. F. H. A. 2. Often seen going by in a red convertible with Cork ... A keen left hand shot on the basketball court . . Pals around with Pat and Betty . . . Her hair—a lovely pony tail, always . . . Also a member of the Big Three . . . Main interest: Broad Top. BONNIE LEAVELLE Bruno- Home Ec. Club 2, 4, Senior Play. Has time for Alfred only . . . Comes to school because she has to . . . Wants something to back up her diploma ... A quiet girl with a pleasing personality She and Margaret, the bc t of friends . . . Ambition —Housewife. Seniors TIMOTHY LIGHTNER “Timothius” Football 1. 2, 3, 4. Commercial Club, Baseball I, 2. 3. 4. Basketball 1. 2. 3, Camera Club. Hails from Wood . . . Always good for a laugh . . . There isn’t a trick Tim doesn’t know and seldom passes a chance to use one . . . Interested in sports . . . Can be seen with “Parrot” during the weekends . . . Plans to enter the Air Force. ROBBIE LOVE Whitey” Football I, 2, 3, 4. Varsity Club, Baseball 1. Basketball 1. Always riding in his Red Plymouth convertible . . . Goes to Cassville some nights . . . Spotlighting deer is his favorite pastime. DOROTHY MARTIN “Chet” Band I. 2. 3. 4, Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4, Commercial Club 2. 3, 4, Circulation Manager of “Chit-Chat”. Very mischievous . . . Has an interest in the band . . . Always talking . . . Likeable . . . Attends school to have somewhere to go . . . Often seen flying by with Sipes” and Bernic” in the Chrysler. “He who only plans is a dreamer; he who only works is a drudge; but he who plans and works his plans is a conqueror.”—Life JACK MARTIN “Jack” Football I. 2. 3, 4. Baseball 1. 2, 3, C. A. P. 2. 3. Mr. Troy’s favorite P. O. D. student . . . Can really come up with some good answers . . . Liked by everyone . . . Really goes for hunting, sometimes deer and other times dears”. ROBERT MARTIN Bob” Football 1, 2. 3. 4, C. A. P. 2. 3. Commercial Club 4. Varsity Club. Handsome boy from Cooks . . . Very popular . . . Intelligent . . A good football player . . . Likes to hunt ... A dyed-in-the-wool Democrat . . . Plans to fur- ther his education. BETTY LOUISE METZ Betts” Majorette I. 2. 3. Chorus I. 2. 3. 4. Commercial Club 2. 3. 4. F. H. A. 4. F. H. A. Vice President 4, Basketball 2. Senior Play. Her philosophy of life. Variety is the spice of life” . . . Neat and ambitious . . . The happy-go-lucky type . . . One of our intelligent blondes . . . Her one special interest is in the U. S. A. F. . . . Loves to dance. DONNA MILLER A quiet lassie . . . Hasn’t much to say . . . Likes to read . . . Bashful type . . . Very polite . . . Donna's motto — “Silence is Golden”. Undecided about the future. ANNA PAWUK “Hunka” Chorus I. 2. Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, Cheerleader 2. 3. Basketball 3. “Chit-Chat”. Circulation Manager 4. Reserved for “Bobby” . . . Neat, pleasant, and well liked by all . . . The last of a long line of Pawuks at Alma Mater . . . Hails from the little town of Wood . . . Ambition—secretary. Seniors JEROME PARK “Jerry” Football 1. Baseball I. Comes to school because there isnt any place else to go . . Left us to go to Stevens' Trade, but got a yearn for dear R’Dalc. so he came back ... Can be seen in Saxton any time . . . Plans to join the Marines. DENNIS 01 ERRV “Dennic” Visual Aids 2. 3. 4, Safety Patrol 3. The tallest boy in our class. Did you ever see that routine of his on the bus coming from roller skat- ing? . . . Can really come up with some stories about hunting . . . Plans to be a farmer. ’’The things that count arc courage in distress And hope that shines as brightly as a star. —Connor FRANCIS REED “Frano Chorus I. 2. 3. 4. Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3. 4, Tri-Hi-Y President 3. Tri-Hi-Y Vice President 4. A tall lassie from Calvin . . . Frano. Beverly, and Shirley are best of friends . . . Not a worry in the world . . One of our helpful librarians . . . Takes pride in her pretty black hair. HARRY RORAR “Here Visual Aid 2. The little “mighty might” from Wood . . . The other half of the Andy-Harry duo” . . . Likes to come up with some unsolvable questions in physics . . . Al- ways has an answer . . . Probably will go to Akron to find his future. MARTHA SAYLOR “Marty” F. H. A. Club 2, 4. Camera Club 3, Choi us 1, 2. 3, 4. One of Mr. Kolva’s best shorthand students . . . A shy, pleasant girl from Todd . . . Likes to travel around in Eddie’s black Ford . . . Plans to put her Home Ec. training into use. HELEN SIPES “Sipes” Chorus I. 2. 3. 4. Commercial Club 2. 3. 4. Com- mercial Club Secretary. Hails from the fair town of Jollcr but has moved into our fair city . . . Never a dull moment when “Sipes” is around . . . She and Chet are inseparable . . . Can be a lot of fun anywhere. Amibtion: Join the service. PATRICIA ANN SKVARKA “Pat” Band I, 2, 3, 4. Commercial Club 2. 3. 4. Chorus I, 2. 3. 4. A nice girl . . . Neat and congenial . . . Usually seen with Elizabeth and Christine . . . Has her share of fun but conservative in school. Seniors “If you see a well-marked road With your path to duty plain, take this pathway. It is right.”—Smith GEORGE SNYDER Football I, 2, 3. 4, Baseball 1. 2, Varsity Club. Most people “cat to live but George “lives to cat . Really proud of his “R jacket . Loves to play football . . . Likes to drive the truck . . Plans to go to college. LEONA SPENCER Commercial Club 2. 3. 4. Basketball Manager 2. 3. 4. A quiet, considerate, well-liked girl . . . On the ball as one of the basketball managers . Her favorite subject: Alton, exclusively . . . Comes to school to get a chance to talk. SHIRLEY STAPLETON “Shir! Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3. 4, Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4. Finds enjoyment in debating with Mr. Kolva Jovial but has a quick temper . . . Devotes all spare moments to reading. ELIZABETH STREHARSKY “Liz” Chorus I. 2. 3. 4. Basketball Manager 2. 3, 4, Com- mercial Club 2. 3. 4. Senior Play. A capable basketball manager . . . Always on hand to help when needed . . . Co-operative . . . Aspires to become an elementary teacher. MARTIN TERRITO ‘Mike’ Football I, 2. 3, 4. Baseball I. C. A. P. 2. 3. Varsity Club. The tallest boy in the “Cooks gang . . Pals around with Jack M. or Leon W. . . . Shy but always willing to lend a helping hand . . . Girls don’t bother Marty . . . Plans to live up to family trade as a barber, barber. LEON WIBLK “Sally Football I. 2. 3. 4. Basketball I. 2. 3. Baseball I. 2. 3. Vice President 2. Senior Play. Commercial Club 4. Varsity Club. The “Casanova” of our class . . . Handsome and blushes very easily . . . Has read practically every book in the library . . . Likes to talk about his summer at Sladington . . . Wants to be a “little” millionaire . . . Plans to further his education at Shippensburg too. I.ARRY WILLIAMS ”Doby“ Football I. 2. 3. 4. Basketball I, 2. Doby’s favorite pastime is sitting relaxed . . . Seems to enjoy throwing punches . . . Doesn’t take school seriously . . . Plans to join the Marines. “Even the smallest deed you perform is better by far than the grandest intention.'’ —Lowell Seniors MARGARET WILLIAMS Band I. 2. 3. 4, Chorus I. 2. 3. 4. Home Ec. Culb I, Commercial Club I, Basketball 2, 3, 4. Another one of our senior girls hailing from Broad Top . . . Quite a guard on the girls’ basketball team . . . The band is another of her interests in school . . . Likes to go places in her own “Chevy”. LEWIS WINFIELD “Louie Football I. 2. 3. 4. Basketball I. Baseball 1. 2, 3. Var- sity Club. Football co-captain. Our burly fullback . . . The life of any gathering . . . Always has a good time . . . Very polite and friendly . . . Can really sing and dance . . . Foreman of the cafeteria dishwashing crew . . . His singing ability should make a good future for Louie. RONALD WOOD “Woodsic” Class Vice President 3, Band I. 2. 3. 4. Band President 4. Student Conductor, Senior Play. Baseball I. 2, 3. 4. Basketball I, 2. Basketball Manager 3. 4. Commercial Club 4. Visual Aid 2. The brains of our class . . . Really knows the facts . . . Enjoys reading and takes a keen interest in his trumpet . . . Very active in extra curricular activities . . . Remember “Boniface” and that mustache in the senior play? . . . Plans to further his education in the field of physics. BARBARA ANN YABLONSKI Barb” F. H. A. 3, 4. Treasurer of F. H. A.. 4. Camera Club 2. 3. Chorus 2. 3. 4. Commercial Club 2. 4. Barb’s motto: “Crazy man-crazy” . . . Likes the felloes . . . Screams for Elvis . . .One of our assistants at the cafeteria . . . School? Never enters Barb’s mind! Comes to have a good time. Memoirs “The moving finger writes and having writ Moves on; nor all your Piety nor Wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line, Nor all your tears wash out a Word of it. It is a great pleasure for us to record the memoirs of our class during these four fast-fleeting years at good old R. H. S. They're worth recording because wc have been recipients of many benefits while here. Each incident, each happening, each day, and each year make up links in our past, and we like to think of each link as a part of a golden chain in our history. Wc have had great fun in compiling the facts, big and little, which we will record in these memoirs. The first year of our high school was a glorious one because it marked a great change from that of grade school. Mr. Wilbur McClain and Mr. Sherman Croft were our advisors. For our officers we elected Lewis Winfield, president. Rev Howe, vice-president, Barbara Love, secretary, and Martin Territo, treasurer. We did our best to make ourselves known. We didn't make history as we were too busy watching the clock, but wc had the time of our lives just being green. But time flies, and most of us passed or squeezed by our subjects and became tenth graders. We were really floating through the clouds that year, and we wore ourselves to a frazzle trying to impress the upper classmen, but they just wouldn’t notice us! We thought we weren't afraid of anything or anybody, but. alasll We elected Dennis Rourke president. Leon Wible vice-president. Annette Cannon secretary, and Linda Black treasurer. Under the guidance of Miss Hazel Angle and Mr. Kcrmit Wible we were able to sail over the dark clouds and keep our faces toward the sunshine to emerge a bit wiser and less haughty. And now we write of our junior year when wc were really strong and as good as gold or so our advis- or. Mr. LeRov Kolva, led us to believe. The sopho- mores envied our places, and the seniors were amazed at our brass. By this time we were making our presence felt in sports, music, and other activities. Upon re- ceiving our rings, we felt a bit mightier and prouder. Again we elected Dennis Rourke president. Ronald Woad vice-president, and to Annette Gannon and l.inda Black we again gave the honors of secretary and treasurer respectively. Wc were kept busy plan- ning for the Junior-Senior Prom and banquet, but we did it. And speaking of proms—we'll never forget it! Using The Wishing Well as our theme, we danced and danced to the mellow music of “The Seven Notes . The Junior-Senior Banquet, which preceded the prom, will be placed high in our list of memoirs. Memoirs But Time, that thief, stole our junior year, and at last we became the seniors, fifty-four of us. With Miss Ann Marcocci as our advisor we began a year of hard work, for we had to have money to sponsor our trip to Washington and to publish our yearbook. By this time Dennis' qualities of leadership were quite evident, so we elected him our president again. Jack Troy was elected vice-president to help Dennis with all the details, l.inda Black, our efficient typist, was our choice for secretary; we had so much money to count and spend that we decided Kmina Lou Adams would do an excellent job as our treasurer. OUR YEARBOOK CHIEFS This was, indeed, a busy year. We were very active in sports. Our football team, whose captain and co-captain were Rey Howe and Lewis Winfield, had a successful season. In basketball the boys had a fairly good season winning 12 and losing 7. In the Huntingdon-Mifflin County League our boys won 10 and lost 2. They were second to Armagh-Brown but still went to the Class C Elimination play-offs, since Armagh-Brown was a Class B school. The girls' basketball team, with Patsy Heath as captain and Agnes Lucas as co-captain, had a good record too, winning 6 of 10 games and for the first time in the history of girls’ basketball at R. H. S., the team won the Huntingdon County League trophy. The Tiger, our yearbook, was one of our larger projects. Wc elected Ronald Wood our editor with Dorothy Creswell associate editor and Annette Gannon the business manager. We'll never forget Mystery, Mayhem, and Mur- der , our senior play which was quite thrilling. Wc can still see some of those exciting scenes in the play. The cast, which played both matinee and evening per- formances. did an excellent job. Another happy occasion for us as seniors was the prom where we were the guests of the juniors, who did a marvellous job. Words cannot express how much we enjoyed the affair. And this is the end of our story. As we leave R. H. S., we would like to say something else. We have not done all we could or wished with our four years here, but our associations with teachers and other students have kindled in us a gracious attitude and a loving spirit which may make up for any de- ficiencies in our training, and we have a belief in cer- tain unseen splendors which we hope to realize by having courage and keeping faith in ourselves and in our goals. Linda Black and Emma Lou Adams, Historians Class Will Wc. the Senior Class of 1957, of the Robertsdalc High School, make public our last will and testament. During our years here wc have collected many valuable treasures. To us they arc nuggets of gold which wc wish to bestow on our school, our faculty, and our friends: To our Alma Mater we bequeath our gratitude and deepest affection for all the golden opportunities 'he has given us. To our principal. Mr. Troy, wc bequeath pleasant memories of this brilliant senior class. To our advisor. Miss Marcocci, wc bequeath a calendar of peaceful days—free from worry over senior activities. To Miss Angle wc bequeath a sheath of talent for next year's senior play. To Mr. YVible we leave a new skinned cat and a new frog, so he can give his biology classes the works. To Mr. Rolva wc leave our wasted time, so that he can distribute it among those in need of it. To Mr. Rrocht wc will Father Time with hopes that he will continue to produce good bands in the future. To Mrs. Rolva wc bequeath a golden key so that she may open doors of happiness in the years to come. To Mrs. Brumbaugh wc bequeath a long line of dreamless nights—free from worrying over those bril- liant examination papers from sophomores. To Mr. Diehl wc leave our jokes and quips to be distributed to the coming seniors. To Mr. Keasingcr we bequeath a class of driver education students with some common horse sense about driving. To our secretary, Eunice Horton, wc bequeath our wishes for bliss and happiness in the years to come. Wc make the following individual bequeaths: Kmnia Lou Adams leaves her date book to Ann Lou Cialone. Try to keep it handy, so you won’t two-time too often. Ann. Mike Banco leaves his curly locks and a bottle of glue to Mr. Troy. And. Mr. Troy, please give Mr. Brocht a couple locks. Gloria Barnett bequeaths her report card to Alfred Sccllini who would like to see what an “A” report card looks like. Gary Black wills his love for eating to—on second thought Gary takes it back because he loves the art F. H. A. Pres. Chit-Chat Editor of eating too well to give it to anyone. Linda Black leaves her gracious mannerisms to Darlene Smith. Beserly Buckley leaves her lively school spirit to the on coming classes. Terry Burke leaves hi way of getting around his lessons but never to them to Steve Mykut. Dorothy Creswell bequeaths her charm and dignity to Inez Clark. Christine Demoi.se leaves her favorite seat and pas- time in the Reality Theatre to Patty Winfield. Jack Dubetz bequeaths his heart-breaking ways with the women to Ted Diehl and Robert Everhart. Della Duvall leaves her album of Elvis Presley's pictures to Juliet Gambacurta. Bcrniecc Edwards bequeaths her manner of whis- pering louder than she talks to anyone who can get away with it. Annette Gannon wills her position as office as- sistant to one of next year's efficient typists. Irvin Heath leaves to all the boys some good ad- vice—Irv thinks advice is more blessed to give than to use himself. Margaret Heath bequeaths her interest in the home economics department to Barbara Hess. Patsy Heath leaves her 3 M’s—meaning. Making Man Mind, to Barbara Stinson. Herbert Hess leaves the knack of minding his own business to Dale Mosbey. Harry Houck leaves his interest in blondes to Ellis Griffith. Peggy Houck bequeaths her lovely voice to Wa- netta Logan. Rev Howe bequeaths his smooth way with the op- posite sex to Ronnie Eichelberger. Andy Rowalchek leaves his half-finished assign- ments to Dayton Hess who can't even get his half- finished. Nancy Leahhart leaves her berth on the basketball team to Sister Judy. Nancy wants to keep it in the family Gary Leahhart leaves his love for the classics to Robert Rinehart. Tri-Hi-V Vice-Pres. Advertising Mgr. of ‘‘Chit-Chat Band Vice-Pro. Class Will Bonnie Leavelk bequeaths her shyness to Barbara Taylor. Timmy l.ightner wills his attraction over Defiance way to Leroy Snyder. Robbie Uve leaves his “Hot Rod to Tommy Zdrosky. Rob's wallet couldn't cope with costs of operation. Agnes Lucas bequeaths her basketball scoring record to next year's team. Paul Lucas leaves his ability to cope with the ladies of the cafeteria to John Stetchock and James Saylor. Dorothy Martin leaves her giggles within these walls to haunt the teachers. Jack Martin leaves—well. Jack just leaves, and he's glad the teachers arc letting him go. Robert Martin wills his winning personality to Larry Park. Betty Met bequeaths her charming ways of getting along with the faculty to Melcinc Neville. Donna Miller bequeaths her golden silence to Eunice Cook. Jerome Parks leaves his whiskbroom for sweeping away brain cobwebs to Bill Heath. Anna Pawuk leaves her textbook to Darlene Helmick. They don’t look as though they have been used too much. Dennis (Juerry bequeaths his height to Robert Casncr and John Rhoat. Frances Reed leaves her class spirit and enthusiasm to Darlene Park. Harry Rorar bequeaths his distaste for work of any kind to Bernard Parks. Dennis Rourke leaves his qualities of leadership to next year's president who's going to need them. Martha Saylor bequeaths her pleasant disposition to Margaret Heath. Helen Sipes wills her care-free attitude to Betty Brumbaugh. Patty Skvarka leaves her gum wads to anyone who cares to reach under the bottom of her desk for them. George Snyder bequeaths—no. George has decided to take his flirtations ways with him. wherever he goes. Leona Spencer leaves her homeroom eat to Sister Carolyn. Shirley Stapleton leaves her beautiful tresses to Carol Meek. Fli abeth Streharsky leaves her aloofness toward the opposite sex to Judy Dobcy. Martin Territo leaves his class notes to Lcwcllyn Watkins who might be able to get something out of them. Jack Troy leaves his football togs to Larry Morgan, and wear them proudly. Larry. Leon Wible bequeaths his interesting “moonlight rendezvous’ to Lanny Ross. Larry Williams leaves his phobia of teachers to Ernest Fred- erick. Margaret Williams leaves her place on the basketball team to Marian Clark. Lewis Winfield bequeaths his dancing toes and singing voice to Orvis Wagner and Jack Yablonski. Ronald Wood leaves his I. Q. to—well, to lots of you—there's enough to go around. Barbara Yablonski leaves her gossip balloon to anyone who promises to keep it going. Wc. the seniors, do hereby appoint MiSs Marcocci executrix of this, our last will and testament. Wc leave these treasures with the hope that in the future wc shall all acquire those treasures which will make our lives the fullest and happiest. Gloria Barnett, Testator Class Prophecy Assistunt F.ditor of Chit Chat F. H. A. Treasurer This is in the future—this vision of ours—we are looking into the year of 1975. We see a beautiful golden path, winding over hills, down the valleys, in the cities, and in the towns, and on this path, the seniors making their way, rejoicing and happy as they occupy themselves with their daily occupations, profes- sions, and trades. So go with us into this future, about 18 years from now, and let's see what our classmates will be doing. Dennis Kourke, as president of our class, you have been our sky pilot, and that is your occupation in life. Dennis is a com- mercial pilot and has daily flights to London and back. And from Dennis we learn that our old friend Leon Wible, the learned scientist, is doing well in his laboratory. Leon has perfected the rocketship and is preparing to rocket to the moon soon. On this trip Leon plans to take another of our classmates. Dennis Querry. You remember Dennis—he was always interested in the mysteri- ous. We learn from Dennis Rourkc also that the stewardess on his plane is little Leona Spencer. Leona read so many glamorous stories about air line hostesses that she decided to give it a fling. How old is she? What a question! Didn't you know women never get any older than 35? Well, let's go over the mountains into the West where we sec another of our classmates who has made good. Yes, it's that old science wizard. Ronald Wood, who is head of the Western Reserve Physics department. He is lecturing to a group of stu- dents, but judging from the expression on their faces, Ronald's vocabulary has them as baffled as it did us in high school. Across the way we meet that old rascal of a Rev Howe. Rey owns a string of helicopters which he rents to tourists. He offers to fly us to Herbert Hess, who owns a prosperous dude ranch out here in the West. Herb is growing rich entertaining as paying guests his eastern friends. Herb won the ranch on a television quiz program. Business is so good that he has hired two of his old cronies, Mike Banco and Jack Martin, to take care of his thoroughbreds. Mike, you know, is a veterinarian, and Jack is a “cow-hand —a rich one judging from his golden spurs. Out near Pittsburgh in a plated glass, ultra-modern school building we find Jack Troy. Yes, Jack entered the teaching pro- fession. He is principal of this beautiful school. We learn from F. H. A. “Chit Chat Song Leader Secretary Prophecy Jack that two of our classmates arc members of his faculty; in a few minutes Jack takes us to Mrs. Paul Querry and Mrs. Tom Croft, whom we remember as Dorothy Creswell and Gloria Bar- nett Dorothy, a bit grey perhaps, but still regal and dignified, serves as guidance counsellor to the girls. Gloria, whose store of historical knowledge always amazed us, is teaching social studies. Not too far away we see a cozy little tea room which is managed by Christine Demoi.se, Patty Skvarka, and Elizabeth Streharsky. Business is good, we sec. And at one of the tables we recognize Gary Black, still eating! Gary teaches mathematics at the near-by university and believes in patronizing his three classmates. Well, while we're in Johnstown, let's look over the town a bit. Look at that sign: “Paul Lucas, Chiropodist”. What’s that mean? Foot-fixer? Oh, he fixes corns and bunions, eh? The bunion business is surely booming—Paul's waiting room is so full that we can t find a seat. His receptionist is his sister Agnes. She doesn't even recognize us—she keeps looking at our feet. Let's turn our travels toward Washington and over to the F. B. I. building. That little character hurrying through the cor- ridor is Harry Korar. Harry has made a name for himself in the department. He is credited with having captured, single-handed, nine of the Ten Most Wanted Men . Harry confided in us that the reason he hasn’t captured the tenth one is because he kinda likes him. In the Marksmanship department of the F. B. L, we see I immy Lightncr performing his marksmanship skill before a group of wide-eyed seniors. Timmy got the idea years ago when he, too, toured the department on his class trip. We sec Bonnie Leavcllc and Margaret llcath in the filing department. They're busy with papers of some kind, so we’ll talk with them later. Look at that beautiful yacht cruising down the Potomac! Oh, it's Larry Williams; he's taking his family and a few friends on a cruise. Larry won a fortune from his uranium fields which he inherited from an unknown uncle. With Larry to entertain his guests are Peggy Houck and Lewis Winfield, internationally known singers. Peg and Lou began singing at R. H. S., remem- ber? Another of Larry's guests is Betty Metz who looks as young and pretty as ever. We see Betty surrounded, as usual, with men. She always wanted a rich husband, so she married a rich sultan from Turkey. Let's journey to the governor’s mansion in Harrisburg to sec that shrewd old politician. Robert Martin. Bob is serving his third term as our governor. He has conducted vigorous cam- paigns—making promises, shaking hands, and kissing babies. One of the governor’s secretaries is Beverly Buckley. Beverly, who doesn't look a day over twenty, is still' full of that pep and vigor which she had in high school. PROPHECY As we look in on the business world, we spy Jack Dubetz, that smooth talker. Jack has embarked into the world of women’s fashions where he is doing a fabulous business. His fashion designers are Knima l.ou Adams and Annette Gannon Even in high school these girls were always abreast with the latest fash- ions—today they are designers of such fashions. A little insight and love of work took these ladies a long way! We hear that some of our friends have migrated to New York, so let’s take a jaunt there to see what we shall see. Isn’t that Linda Black getting off that plane? Let’s go over and talk to her. Yes, little Linda—as pleasant and fresh as ever. Linda, a psychologist, is just returning from her yearly European excursion. She loves traveling, but she’s glad to get back to G. H. Our cab driver is none other than that old shyster, Gary Lcabhart. Gary knows New York City inside out. but he drives as if he doesn't know which is the “in and which is the “out ! We learn from Gary that Terry Burke manages a little restaurant known as “Terry’s Dive”. We manage a free meal out of Terry who persuades us to stay for the entertainment and are we glad we did! That famous comedy team, which has its own television show, none other than the “Sipes-Kowalchek Simps , really brings the house down! They’re still as silly as ever! As we’re going by Camp Kilmer, we may as well stop and sec Sergeant Robbie Love. There’s Rob drilling that group of new recruits. My, how loudly he yells—sounds just like those sergeants one reads about. In high school I never thought Rob had a serious bone in him! And look over there—it’s Margaret Williams and Della Duvall. These girls are members in the Women's Army Corps. They like army life very much. Nearby Philadelphia we run into Martha Saylor, the little girl in our class who spoke only when she had something worth saying. Martha, who always liked children, manages a successful kindergarten. Anna Pawuk assists Martha with her work; she supervises the playground activities of these little youngsters and enjoys herself immensely. Getting closer home, we see the money-making milkman, Harry Houck. Harry graduated from the Pennsylvania State University where he studied the dairy business. Now he owns a large dairy. Prosperous is Harry—he even skims the skimmed milk! Not too far from our rich farmer is Martin Territo. Marty runs a fine barbershop. He caters to little youngsters by giving free bubble gum with every Saturday special which he advertises as “Marty’s Atomic Haircut Special . PROPHECY And here's George Snyder—look at his feet. Football shoes. George is the football coach at Juniata College. You should see George pacing up and down before one of his games—I'll bet he holes in his soles. In the local hospital we find Frances Reed. Frances is the dietetian, and she really throws some meals together! Assisting her in the diet kitchen is another of our classmates, Donna Miller. Donna, who never was one to talk much, still minds her own business and goes about her work. In Cooks we see the former Beiniece Edwards busy with her little family, but who still has time to supervise the community library. Berniece is such a great reader herself that she puts forth every effort to afford an opportunity for reading to all her neighbors. Shirley Stapleton is nearby too. She runs a beauty salon. Shirley was always so particular about her own hair that she decided to go in to the business and help others to have beautiful coiffures. We see that Dorothy Marlin has gone into the newspaper business. She edits a weekly called The Gossiper . All of Dorothy’s material is fresh, up-to- the minute gossip; she collects it herself and does a wonderful job. And look at that loving little couple on the way to a P. T. A. meeting. Yes, Patsy and Irvin, who are both quite civic-minded, arc very active in com- munity affairs. Irv, who has a prosperous trucking business, is president of the Tussey Mountain Joint School Board, so he keeps in touch with our old Alma Mater where the twins too played football and graduated several years ago. Jerome Parks, who fell out with work in his high school days, has a television repair service here in town. All his repair work is guaranteed for two hours, so you see that Jerome keeps busy repairing his repairs. And here is the beautiful ultra-modern Tussey Mountain Joint High School cafeteria where we stop for a meal; we find Nancy Leabhart and Barbara Yablonski, who are cooks in the cafeteria. Barbara and Nancy got a liking :o .his type of work back in their high school days, and now they're quite hands at the art of cooking. As we told you in the beginning, we were going to take a look into our future—we did, and it all sounds a bit fantastic, doesn't it? But although we have dwelled in the realm of fantasy, well heed Kipling's verse which cautions us thus: If you can dream and not make your dreams your master, you'll be a man. my son”. Emma Lou Adams and Linda Black, Prophets MYSTERY, MAYHEM AND MURDER “Mystery, Mayhem And Murder was the title of the thrills-full play presented December 1, by the seniors under the careful supervision of their director. Miss Hazel Angle. Suspense, surprises, and excitement were all com- bined in this 3-Act Mystery-comedy, thus making it one of the best senior class performances. It all began when the domineering Juliet Brighton, who decided to have their town house remodeled, informed her hen-pecked husband. Boniface, that they were opening their sum- mer home to escape the mcs made by the remodeling. Although Mrs. Brighton has sent her daughter on ahead, she is not there to meet them. When the daughter fin- ally arrived, she was brought by a stranger who claimed to have found her unconscious. After the Brightons set- tled down, strange, mysterious things began to happen. A woman was found murdered, lights went out, and the corpse disappeared! After numerous hair-raising in- cidents it was discovered that all the mystery was caused by two women writers who were trying to scare away the family so that they could continue to write there. Members of the cast included Betty Metz, Ronald Wood. Emma Lou Adams. Gloria Barnett. Dorothy Creswell. Dennis Rourke. Linda Black. Leon Wiblc. Elizabeth Streharsky. Bonnie Leavcllc and Rcy Howe. Margaret Heath and Christine Demoise were the prompters. Stage hands included Harry Rorar and George Snyder. In charge of publicity were Gary Black. Patsy Heath, and Louis Winfield. Annette Gannon and Jack Troy handled tickets, and Beverly Buckley and Frances Reed were in charge of programs. “The play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king. —Shakespeare These juniors and seniors are about to make their wishes at the very pop- ular wishing well. UJe Could Have The greatest social occasion in the life of most juniors and seniors is the annual prom. Aside from making it an all-out gesture of friendliness to their senior friends, the prom served as a means by which the juniors ex- pressed their originality in the gener- al theme of decorations. For the gala prom of 1956 the juniors, under the supervision of their advisor. Mr. Kolva. and Mr. Brocht. the juniors chose as their theme ‘The Wishing Weir. The center of attract- ion was, of course, the wishing well which was attractively decorated and on which were focused bron e light- ing effects. Walls were decorated with various spring flowers, and from the ceiling dangled paper streamers in class col- ors and balloons. By eight-thirty the Seven Notes (Left) Young Troy and his attractive partner stepping the light fantastic. (Right) Look at these lovelies posing, would you? Yes. always one of those faculy cor- ners! “Nothing now is left but majestic “The Seven Notes” were excellent. These dancers seem happy and gay, don’t they though? Never a dull moment when Lewis Winfield is around. Here he is lead- ing the “Bunny Hop. memory. —Longfellow were arranging their music as couples began to appear. In a few minutes graceful dancers covered the floor; we danced and danced. At 11:30 the prom broke up and the guests moved on to other places with some of us getting in in time for breakfast. We should mention here too the banquet which the juniors gave in honor of the seniors. This banquet, which was a “first , consisted of a full course turkey dinner. Following the dinner a program was presented during which members of the faculty and their guests were presented. Of- ficers of Kith classes were introduced too with the presidents of each class speaking briefly. Following the sing- ing of the Alma Mater, the group scurried homeward to appear again in their evening apparel at the prom. The e lads and lassies seem to be in a festive moo.l. SCENES FROM THE SENIOR PLAY Our editor as he confers with his assistants, Dorothy Crcswcll and An- nette Gannon. They will admit that the work was hard and tedious, hut they enjoyed every moment of it, especially as they sec this hook—the result of their efforts. Gloria Barnett as « he accepts the good citizenship award from Mrs. Carl Hatfield and Miss Rebecca Barrick. regents of the Standing Stone Chapter. Daughters of the American Re- volution. This award is presented annually to an outstanding senior in Huntingdon County: the selection is made on the basis of dependability, service, and unselfish interest in family, community, school, and nation. How did they get in here? Well. Jack and Alfred are really good for something so we want you to have their pictures. They make public appearances and will furnish dance music for a small fee. These arc Miss Marcocci’s library assistants. They have read a great number of the books themselves, so they prove quite helpful as library aides. The Junior Beaming at us here are the policy makers of the Junior Class. President Orvis Wagner. Vice-president Ronald Eichelberger. Secretary Barbara Stin- son. Treasurer Peggy Blasko. Our juniors, whose class advisor is Mr. Kolva, have been very active both in scholastic and extra curricular activities. As is the case with most juniors, the thing that loomed strongly before them was the junior prom, and to this end they put forth great effort. To raise funds for the prom the members of the class under- took various projects during the year. Dances were held weekly for recreation as well as a means to earn funds. The juniors were mighty proud of the prom they staged for the seniors, for it was indeed a festive occasion. “The measure of a man’s life is the well spending of it. and not the length.” —Plutarch The Class of Nineteen What is the end of study? Let me know? Approximately fifty-two members make up the Sophomore Class. Under the supervision of their counsellors. Miss Angle and Mr. Wiblc, these boys and girls have contributed their share in the various sponsored activities. The class is well represented in the various musical organizations of the school. Approximately fifteen sophomores participated in the county band fastival. In the field of sports sophomores have held their own too in both football and basketball. And from the scholastic standpoint we believe we may have some future Einsteins from this class. The names of quite a few sophomores hold places on the scholastic honor roll. Hundred and Fifty-Nine What, that to know, which else we should not know. —Shakespeare To the right we have the class offi- cers of this great group. Steve Mykut. president: Fred Heath, vice president; Robert Rourkc, secretary: Alfred Scellini. treasurer. Grade VIII Above we have Mr. McClain and Mr. Baddorf with their beaming little groups which make lip Grade Fight. To the right arc the class officers—Mike Taylor, president; Jerry Jones vice president; Elsie Reed, secre- tary; and Sharon Park, treasurer. m m Grade VII Above with their advisors. Mi«s Johnson and Mr. Black, are pictured the future seniors of tomorrow. To the right we have the officers of the seventh grade—President. Jimmy Williams; Sue Stetchock. vice president; Patty Adams, secretary; and David Howe, treasurer. SCIENCE “Don't ever tell me that the time of pioneering is gone. There is more need for pioneering today than ever before. But to get a- head in today’s pioneering, you must work as hard and as long and as intelligently and as un- selfishly as our pioneer forefath- ers did.”—Brandies In ihe picture above we have a demonstration in the physics labor- atory. The boys arc shown experi- menting with a power unit and a St. Louis motor which shows an arma- ture which is run by magnetic force —Now do you understand all about the St. Louis motor? To the left this studious group re- presents a class in senior science. These little pioneers below arc sophomores. On the table below them lies a dead cat which was used in the study of anatomy. BUSINESS ARTS “The ability to earn a living and to live on what one earns is a vital problem for every individual.”—Carlson The commercial department, which is under the supervision of Mr. Le Roy Kolva. gives to those students interested in business endeavors a good background in bookkeeping, stenography, and typing. Bookkeeping is the art of recording business transactions in a regular and systematic matter. Tax and payroll accounting, as well as generally accepted bookkeeping principles, form the curriculum. The study is further developed along modern trends by the use of adding and calculating machines. Shorthand and typing arc two courses in commercial arts. A knowledge of these two courses is an asset to any one venturing out into the business world. INDUSTRIAL ARTS The industrial arts course enables students to express themselves in several media—mechanical drawing, blue print reading, electricity, and wood carving. The boys, under the supervision of Mr. Milsoni Diehl, undertook projects which included the making of television stands, book cases, and the most popular item, the cedar chest. Two of the boys. Robert Martin and Leon Wible, worked together on a project which turned out a rowboat. The department is managed on a basis similar to that which one finds in in- dustry. There is the shop superintendent in charge with the various foremen and supervisors overlooking each phase of work. FH A “The home is primarily responsible for the training which develops de- sirable citizens.”—Calvert. The Robertsdale chapter of Future Homemakers of America, under the supervision of Mrs. Patricia Kolva, is an affiliation of the national F. H. A. organization. Our motto. ’Toward New Horizons.” best expresses the purpose of our organization: “Learning to live better today in order that our lives and those of our families may be better tomorrow.” It is the duty of each girl to keep this purpose before her and to strive each day to make a bigger contribution to home life than she did the day before. Only in this way will she become the kind of future homemaker of which America will be proud. Many interesting activities have been carried on by the girls. Some of these include the sending of cards to the sick and shut-ins and the planning and arranging of fruit baskets for elderly people during the holiday season. The girls also made and sold corsage . They are now planning and looking forward to preparing a dinner for 35 people. Pictured here arc the officers: Patricia Heath, president; Betty Metz, vice president; Barbara Hess, secretary; Barbara Yablouski, treasurer. This is a senior sewing class where they make their own skirts and other apparel. This is a sophomore cooking class. Tri-Hi-Y “Give me the faith to see beyond ail fears And wisdom for each trial that meets my day. —Dennis The Tri-Hi-Y Club, one of our most active organi- zations. consisting of sophomore, junior, and senior girls, develops qualities of leadership in service work. The girls, with Miss Hazel Angle as their advisor, el- ected as officers. Mary Jane Carowick. president; Fran- ces Reed, vice president; Shirley Stapleton, secretary; and Irene Yankanish. treasurer. This club is quite active in rendering service to the home, school, and community. The girls have made plans to do several things in each of these fields. The girls participated in Teen Talk XI, a study guide for a life problem discussion course for high school boys and girls, by Ivan D. Houck. A pin is awarded to each senior girl who has been active in the club for three years. Those who are eligible for this year’s pin awards arc Beverly Buckley, Frances Reed, and Shirley Stapleton. During the year the girls sponsored a roller skating party, a picnic, and a hayride. Membership includes Betty Brumbaugh. Beverly Buckley. Mary Jane Carowick, Helen Crotsley, Barbara Hess. Darla Hollingshcad. Carol Meek. Minnie Neuder. Frances Reed. Darlene Smih, Shirley Stapleton. Ellen Taylor, Susan Troup, and Irene Yankanish. Officers with the advisor during an executive meeting. Here pictured is the Friendship Circle during which the group recites the prayer and code prior to adjournment. He who plans and works his plans is a conqueror.”—News The Visual Aids Club, which is under the guidance of Mr. Wible, is open to membership to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The purpose of the club is to teach students the principles and techniques in the operation of various machines such as the RCA projector, the Bell and Howell 16 mm projector, the opaque projector, strip film 35 mm profcctor. the tape recorder, and the amplifying system. A study is also made of photography and the various types of cameras. The group's president is Lewis Rcihart, vice president, Frank Neville, and Fred Heath is secretary. MUHC%COsU (?lu “Find time still to be learning somewhat good, and give up being desultory.” —Aurelius The Commercial Club, under the supervision of Mr. Le Roy Kolva, provides an opportunity for all interested students to participate in school publications. Several members went to Saxton and toured the printing establishment where the local weekly paper. The Bulletin, is printed. From this field trip we learned the basic steps in setting up a newspaper and the actual printing of it. During the course of the year the club published one school newspaper. The officers include: Editor, Patsy Heath; Assistant editor, Harry Houck; Secretary. Helen Sipes; Treasurer. Dennis Rourkc; Advertising editor. Rey Howe; and Business manager. Leon Wiblc. The Roving Camera Don't worry—it's just a scene from our senior play. Former Coaches Fenstermachcr and Coder at football banquet. I f I wV Come and get it! The book might say “Season to taste,” but the proof of the pudding is in the eating, and wc all agree that the eating is good, thanks to the ladies of the cafeteria. We present Mrs. I.ourcnc McClain, who is head cook, with her two assistants, Mrs. Grace Crooks and Mrs. Evelyn Houck. The Line forms here! To defray their lunch expenses various students are given an opportunity to perform chores in the cafeteria. Below we have a group of senior cafeteria aides, and in the lower picture wc '■ec junior and sophomore as- sistants. Student conductor of the band is Ronald Wood who has been a member of the band for six years. Ronald, who plays the trumpet, is also president of the band. He has participated in county band concerts for five years and in district band concerts two years. As student di- rector Ronald takes charge of various tasks delegated to him by Mr. Brocht and is often given the opportunity of directing selections during public appearances. “You were made for enjoyment. And the world is filled with music which you will enjoy. Unless you arc too proud to be blessed with it.” —Rcnct H. Don Brocht is our hard working music director who has supervised our music program since 1950 except for about two years when he was a member of the U. S. Marine Corps. It has been through Mr. Brocht“s efforts that Robcrtsdalc High has a band of which it can be proud. Mr. Brocht is quite active as a mem- ber of the Huntingdon County Music Educa- tor’s Association whose purpose it is to foster good relationships among the schools of the county by sponsoring county-wide participation in band concert festivals. MUSIC... Drum Majorette and Twirling Corps B A “There is no truer truth obtainable Students and faculty of the Robertsdale High School take great pride in the musical atmosphere of our school and community. And the outstanding organization in this phase is the high school band which is more than just a band—it is one of the best bands in the area! Under the direction of the director, Mr. Brocht, the band rehearses daily and even after school hours if it is preparing for an important event. The band is well-known for its fine marching and good music. During the football season the snappy Maroon and White Band can be seen on the field going through its half-time performances both at home and away games. Later during the school term the band makes many appearances which include the annual concert, community parades, and many other school and civic sponsored affairs. N D by man than comes from music.”—Avison That the members of our band have musical talent is shown by the large number of students who are accepted to participate in the county band festival. This year Robertsdalc High School was also represented at the District Band Festival at Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, by three of our students— Ronald Wood, a senior; Judy Dobey and Peggy Blasko. both juniors. We can boast, too, of a junior high school band which is composed of approximately fifty students. This group presents an annual Christmas pro- gram for the public and sends participants to county and district junior high school band festivals. Since the band sponsors various activities for fund raising purposes to help defray expenses incurred on their various tours, they elect officers to take care of business matters; serving in this capacity are Ronald Wood, president and student conductor. Peggy Houck, vice president, Ann Lou Cialonc, secretary, and Judy Dobey, treasurer. utd ‘R.eA znAitty T %iU ? n The Senior Class' Contribution To The Band The seniors shown here may be considered veterans of the band, for most of them have been members for six or more years. They arc ail instrumentalists except Peggy Houck and Nancy Leabhart, who serve as banner carriers. 0 0 0 Color Guards In the above picture we have the “Color Bearers.” a colorful addition to our band. They include Sharon Park, Sandra Longncckcr, Elaine Germaux, and Nancy Lazor. OUR DRUM MAJORETTE Leading our band this year is Drum Major- ette Barbara Stinson, a junior. Barbara, who was a member of last year's twirling corps, re- placed Janet Lou George. Last summer Bar- bara attended a clinic for majorettes and twirlcrs where she learned many techniques which she applies so skillfully as drum major- ette. “Gee. what a glamorous life these majorettes and twirlcrs lead! I wish I could be one! This is an expression possibly heard from a girl in the lower grades. But believe me. the lot of a majorette is not all fun—they must work hard and diligently for many hours to put on a good performance. Each routine which the public secs at a game or parade took a lot of work, and judging from the unique drills these girls have put out. we know that it meant long hours of practice for them. Here we have Drum Majorette Stinson on the drum. Patsy Snyder, Margaret Heath, Barbara Taylor, and Sylvia Houck. CHORUS “Without music wc are just creatures.”—Bohn The chorus is composed of a group of students from grades nine, ten, eleven, and twelve, under the direction of the high school music director. Mr. Brocht. Membership in the chorus is based on a fairly good voice, a fair understanding of the principles of music, and a willingness to work. Participation in this organization gives the students a better understanding and appreciation of good music. Each year our chorus presents a Christmas program in addition to participating in the Baccalaureate services for seniors. Representatives also participate in the county and district chorus festivals. These girls represent the Girls En- semble. a vocal group comprised of girls from the Junior Class. Under the direction of Mr. Don Brocht. these girls who showed their interest in singing, as sophomores, have been very active. They have made various public appearances and arc often cal- led upon by other school groups to add to the entertainment. Their se- lections range from spiritual to the ultra-popular renditions. Left to right are Peggy Blasko, Barbara Stinson. Eunice Cook. Judy Dobey. Juliet Gambacurta. Irene Vankanish. and Patty Winfield. DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS I would like to take this opportunity to express an affectionate farewell to the athletes of our high school. It has been a wonderful experience for me with ever-so-many fond memories. You. like your predecessors, have been ever cooperative, loyal, and obedient; and I'm sure that, at least, some of you have enjoyed this relationship. Our high school is one of “champions , and I'm certain that you who follow will carry forward the attainments of the Class of 1957 and its predecessors. Best wishes for successful teams! O. W. TROY “All growth depends on activity. There is no development, physically or intellect- ually, without effort—and effort means work. —Coolidge These boys represent the members of the R Club. They are shown here with the prized buckskin which R. H. S. has had in its possession for five con- secu'ive years as a result of our victories over Saxton’s football teams. The boys —all seniors—are wearing their jackets, the highest athletic award which a participant in athletics can earn. Yea, Maroon! “To set the cause above renown, Coaches Forst, Trov, and Hastings Approximately sixty young men here represent the 1956 Tigers, who, perhaps not the strongest team we've known, is certainly one of the scrappiest teams we have ever seen on a gridiron. Linder the direction of Head Coach Troy and his able assistants, Forst and Hastings, the Tigers completed a good season by de- feating five of their eight opponents and gaining second place in the Inter-County Conference of 1956. Among the most exciting contests which these boys will remember will dc- Yea, White! To love the game above the prize. —Chapel finitely be that thriller in which they de- feated Claysburg by a score of 12-6. The Tigers will remember that they defeated a team which went on to win the Inter- County Conference Championship. Another of their memorable victories will be their game against Saxton in which they defeated the Wildcats by a score of 19-0. This one was important because with this victory the Tigers retained pos- session of “Ye Ol Buckskin for the fifth consecutive year. Managers Zdrosky. Lcabhart, Swope, and Burke, the senior manager who has held the job for four years. At the twenty-seventh annual football banquet Coach O. W. Troy, who is widely known as the “dean of area grid mentors, announced his retirement as head coach at R. H. S., an end to one of the most suc- cessful coaching careers in the area. Mr. Troy, who has been a football coach for 18 years, has guided his teams to an grand total of 76 victories, 38 losses, and 8 tics, ties. From 1952 to 1954 Mr. Troy’s teams went un- beaten in 28 consecutive games and tying one. The 1952 Tigers were the school’s first unbeaten and untied team in the school’s history, winning nine and losing none. The 1954 team had the longest winning streak by going unbeaten in 10 straight games. In both 1952 and 1953 the Tigers took the hastern Division crown of Inter-County High School Conference but lost to South Fork in special playoffs. As basketball coach for 9 years Mr. Troy’s teams won 117 games and lost 37; this record earned him a Century Club Award from the Bike Athletic Supply Company. His basketball teams won 5 of 6 County League championships and 2 of 3 Cove League crowns. In baseball Mr. Troy guided the Tigers to an un- beaten season in 9 games during 1948 and won the County League title. His team also shared the league crown with Huntingdon in 1954. In 1952 Mr. Troy was named head coach of the North team in West-Central Pennsylvania Coaches As- sociation All-Star football game at Windber where his team won a 32-0 victory. Area football fans and particularly those boys who were coached by Mr. Troy will cherish the fond mem- ories of football history at R. H. S. during Mr. Troy’s coaching career which represents a job well done. Succeeding Mr. Troy as head coach will be his assistant. Charles Forst. to whom arc extended best wishes for many successful years of coaching at R. H. S. Tigers battling Saxton—in mud, as usual. Here we have the “father and son team for whom 1956 marks the end of their football career at R. H. S. Jack, who was quarterback on the 1955 and 1956 teams, considered being part of the teams coached by his father a great privilege and experience. Twenty-seventh Annual Football Banquet Tigers Ready For Action These are senior members of the 1956 squad. They consider it a distinct honor of being the first graduates who were members of four Tiger squads against whom Saxton never scored, while our Tigers in the same period of 4 years scored 92 points against the Wildcats. Well, congratulations, boys! Left to right arc Rcy Howe. Jack Troy, and Dennis Rourkc. who have served so cap- ably as sports editors. Statistics on these pages, both for football and basketball, have been compiled through the untiring efforts of these boys. Grid iron Statistics GARY BLACK, Guard “R’ Jacket. 1 Star IRVIN HEATH, Left Halfback ‘‘R’’. Jacket. 3 Stars ROBERTSDALE WINS OPENER 26-6 Coach O. W. Troy's 1956 Tigers got their season off to a good start last Friday by downing the Saltillo Indians 26-6. Lou Winfield, the tigers’ sturdy fullback, hit paydirt three times and Rcy Howe once. Bud Cornelius got the Indians’ lone touchdown. After marching 60 yards with the opening kickoff. Winfield bolted over from the two. Heath's placement was wide. Later in the first period Winfield again crossed the goal line, this time from 3 yards out. Heath’s placement was good. In the second period Cornelius exploded for a 48 yard run and a touchdown. Opening the second half. Winfield broke loose for a 30 yard sweep around right end for a touchdown. Howe added the extra point on a rush. Later in the quarter. Troy hit Howe on a 12-yard scoring pass which climaxed the scoring for the game. ------R.H.S.----- ROBBY HANDED 18 6 DEFEAT BY STRONG EVERETT ELEVEN A hard-running Everett Eleven handed R'dalc its first defeat. 18-6 on the loser's field. Early in the first period Everett’s Herb Clark scored on a neat 7 yard sweep around right end. The extra point attempt failed. Late in the first half Jack Boorc, speedy Everett halfback, hit paydirt on a 14- yard burst through the Robby line. Again the extra point failed. Early in the second half in a driving rainstorm Robby came o life as halfback Howe bolted over from the one yard line climaxing a 91-yard march. Heath’s placement was low. In the fourth quarter Jim Burke. Everett fullback, bolted through the Robby line for the final score of the game. Robby’s offense was weakened by the fact that halfback Irvin Heath suffered a dislocated wrist in the opener. ------R.H.S.----- ROBERTSDALK IS 33-7 WINNER OVER ORBISONIA Robertsdale go back in the win column with a 33-7 win over Orbisonia. The visitors opened the first period on a 64-yard drive with halfback Tim Lightner scoring on a lyard plunge through the line. Heath’s placement HARRY HOUCK, Left End R . Jacket. I Star REY HOWE, Right Halfback Captain ”R’’. Jacket. 2 Stars of 1956 ANDREW KOWALCHEK, Guard “R”, Jacket. 1 Star TIMMY LIGHTNER, Halfback ”R ”, Jacket. I Star failed. The Tigers crossed the Orby goal twice in the second period. The first tally came on a three-yard run by halfback Black on the end of a 40-yard drive. Again the extra point was missed. Later in the period Lou Winfield, who piled up 168 yards in 18 carries, did the honors from 13 yards out. Heath's placement was good. After the half the Tigers Winfield galloped 21 yards into the Orby end zone. Wiblc took a pass from Heath for the extra point. Robby's final six points came when Heath sprinted 58 yards for the score, adding the P. A. T. on a plunge through he line. In the final period came Orbisonia’s only score on a 34 yard run by Hales. Ciarrocca added the point. This was against the Robby reserves. ------R.H.S.------ ROBBY DROPS 21-7 TILT TO ALTOONA CATHOLIC The Tigers ha dtheir record evened at two wins and two losses as Altoona Catholic downed the Tigers 21-7 on the winner’s field. Altoona Catholic punched over two first period scores to take early command. Fullback Dcnsevich plunged over from 11 yards out to climax a 45 yard drive. Wiley added the extra point from placement. Later in the first period Bill Allen. Altoona halfback, dashed 18 yards into the end zone to climax an 87 yard drive. Again Wiley’s boot was good. In the third period Dennis Rourke recovered an Altoona Fumble on the R’dale 20. Rey Howe did the scoring honors on a 7-yard run. Troy passed to end Harry Houck for the extra point. In the final period Allen returned Wible's punt 45 yards to paydirt. Wiley’s conversion was again successful. Twice in the forth period Robcrtsdalc was deep in Altoona territory but failed to cross the goal line. ------R.H.S.----- TIGERS PULL 12-6 UPSET OVER CLAYSBURG Robcrtsdale assumed the role of “giant killer” by upsetting Claysburg 12-6. This. Clay'burg’s first defeat of the season, gave the Tigers a 3-2 record. ROBBIE LOVE, Tackle “R”, Jacket, 1 Star PAUL LUCAS, Tackle “R”, Jacket. 2 Stars JACK MARTIN, Tackle “R‘ Jacket, 1 Star Early in the first period Howe intercepted a Dellinger pass at the R’dale 37 and from here the Robby gridders drove 63 yards for the score with Winfield circiling end for the clincher. Heath’s extra point rush was stopped short. In the second quarter Claysburg drove to the Robertsdalc seven but was stopped by the scrappy Tiger line. Robertsdalc scored first in the second half when Jack Martin. Tiger tackle, recovered a Benton fumble at the 40-yard line. This set up the second score of the evening for Robertsdalc which came on a 19 yard pass play from quarterback Troy to Rcy Howe. The extra point failed. Later in the third period Claysburg marched 65 yards for its lone score with Benton doing the honors from 2 yards out. The P. A. T. was blocked by a ho t of Tiger players. Clays- burg threatened late in the contest when a Tiger fumble was recovered by the Bulldogs on the R’dale 20. but the threat was stopped by the Robby Tigers. ------R.H.S.------ ROBBY BLANKS HORNETS 28-0 Robertsdale High gridders were sure of at least a .500 season after lacing Juniata Valley 28-0 on a rainswept field. In the second quarter the Tigers scrappy halfback. Irvin Heath, bolted through the center of the Juniata Valley line for one yard and the first score of the game. Heath’s P. A. T. was low. In the second half Robertsdalc. sparked by Tackle Bob Martin exploded for three touchdowns. Martin intercepted a screen pass and romped 30 yards for the score. Heath bolted over for the extra point. Later in the third period Martin pounced on a loose ball to set up the third Tiger score of the evening. Thi time fullback Lou Winfield went the final six yards. Troy passed to Wiblc for the extra point. Early in the final quarter Martin tackled Juniata's Hcncry in the end zone for a Tiger safety. Following the Juniata Valley kickoff, R’dale marched 32 yards with Quarterback Troy bolting through the line for the final two yards. The extra point failed. ------R.H.S.------ ROBERTSDALE DROPS 21-6 GAME TO WILLIAMSBt RG Robcrtsdals’s hope for winning the conference was stopped by DENNIS ROI RKE, Guard ‘R”, Jacket. 2 Stars GEORGE SNYDER, Center “R , Jacket. 2 Stars JACK TROY. Quarterback “R Jacket. 2 Stars LEON WIBLE, Right End • R”. Jacket. : Stars Williamsburg as the Tigers dropped a 21-6 verdict to the Blue Pirates. After Williamsburg recovered a Rohertsdale fumble on the 45 yard line, they started a drive and Hall circled end for 2 yards and a Williamsburg touchdown. Flaig's conversion was good. Rohertsdale struck back in the first quarter on a 60 yard drive with Winfield scoring from 7 yards out. Heath’s conversion was blocked. Williamsburg scored twice in the second quarter. The first one came when Zeiders cracked through the middle of the line for two yards and the score for Williamsburg. This score came after a 55 yard drive. Flaig added the point. Before the half, halfback Hall intercepted a Tiger pass and returned it 58 yards to the Robby 4 yard line. Hall then passed to Hamsey for the touchdown. Flaig kicked his third conversion. Neither team threatened in the second half of the battle. Once Williamsburg got the Tigers in trouble when a punt went out of bounds inside the Robby one. but the losers managed to work the ball out of danger. ------R.H.S.----- ROHERTSDALE DEFEATS SAXTON 19-0, IN MUD Rohertsdale retained possession of the “Ole Buckskin” by defeating Saxton 19-0 in a sea of mud and water before an overflow crowd at the Robby field. This enabled the Tigers to finish the campaign with 5 victories and 3 defeats. Despite the unsure footing. Rohertsdale piled up 254 yards rushing while holding the losers to just 60 yards. Coach Troy used all seniors with the exception of sub-fullback Steve Mykut in scoring the victory. Irvin Heath led the winners’ ground attack with 119 yards. Early in the first period Robby drove to the 4 yard line but failed to score. In the second period tackle Jack Martin recovered a Saxton fumble on the Wildcats 23 yard line whic hset up Robby’s first score. This came when Quarterback Jack Troy sneaked over from the 1-yard line. The extra point failed. In the third period the Tigers slid and ran for 80 yards and the second score of the evening. Heath broke loose on a crossbuck and splashed 36 yards into the end zone and the Tigers were in front 12-0. On the extra point try Troy passed incomplete. In tKe last period Kowal- chek blocked a punt, and Wiblc recovered it in the end zone for the final score. Winfield scored the extra point. Saxton failed to penetrate beyond the Robby 40 yard line. LARRY WILLIAMS, Guard “R”, Jacket. 2 Stars LEWIS WINFIELD, Fullback Co-Captain “R“. Jacket. 2 Stars ' KaX k. r. ‘ 1 � .i o Of 69 42 ‘ 4 ' f I I � i i � i 4 3 2 61. 6P .:! n fi- Junior Varsity These boys compose the Junior Varsity. Despite lack of experience and tough competition the JV's completed a good year by defeating Roaring Springs and Claysburg. holding Altoona Catholic to a scoreless tie, and losing to Everett. STATISTICS R.H.S. 13 Roaring Springs 6 R.H.S. 6 Claysburg 0 R.H.S. 6 Everett 18 R.H.S. 0 Altoona Cath. 0 Junior High's Little Tigers The Junior High team also had four games on its schedule. Although winning only one of the contests, these boys displayed the spirit an dperscverancc necessary to give R. H. S. winning teams in the future. STATISTICS R.H.S. 0 Claysburg 6 R.H.S. 13 Chestnut Rdgc. 7 R.H.S. 0 Juniata Val. 12 R.H.S. 0 Everett 19 Scenes From Annual Football Banquet Captain Key Howe and Co- captain Louis Winfield present- ing gifts to Coaches Troy. Forst. and Hastings at annual football banquet. Cheerleaders . . . 'The pursuit of the perfect, then, is the pursuit of sweet- ness and light. —Hayes Clark, Hollingshcad. Winfield, and Lcabhart Cheerleaders arc now a highly respected part of the school's sports program. Instead of the ridiculous, juvenile displays of the old time yell leader, colorful and planned cheer directions comprise their activity. Sportsmanship is a neces- sary qualification which requires personality and resourcefulness in a good cheerleader. CHAMPIONS “It is possible to attain the heights, provided you yourself always remains on the level.”—Simmons Champions at last! You know the old saying, If at first you don't succeed, try, try again!” And that's exactly what our Tigerettes have been doing until finally they have gained the berth of Hunt- ingdon County champions. They dropped only one game in the county, and that they lost to Saltillo by one point. The team, on which the seniors had five rep- resentatives, completed a very successful season with six victories and four losses. In the Kove League our girls took second place since they just couldn't outscore the fast-moving Warfords- burg team. Two senior forwards. Agnes Lucas and Nancy Leabhart, rank in the Robertsdale Tigerette Top Ten Rostrum.” with Agnes and Nancy capturing the third and seventh spots respectively. Agnes' average points per game for her three years of participation were 4.1, 21.9, and 22.4 for her sophomore, junior, and senior years respectively. Nancy’s record shows .6, 8.4, and 16.9 points per game. The senior guards. Patsy Heath. Peggy Houck, and Margaret Williams, kept the opponents from outscoring us. Elizabeth Streharsky and Leona Spencer, also seniors, did a good job as managers, scorekecpers, and timekeepers. All of these senior participants earned an R” as juniors; therefore this year they should qualify for the highest award, a gold basketball pin. To these seniors and to the junior and sopho- more girls, who were just as important to the team’s success, we extend hearty congratulations, and we’re proud to add their first trophy to our collection of trophies. In the above picture are Coach Angle and the members of the squad which include Melcine Ne- ville. Linda Hoover, who withdrew. Peggy Heath, Patsy Heath, Agnes Lucas. Sara Belle Black, Anna Lou Cialonc. Barbara Taylor. Martha Spen- cer, Elaine Germaux, Diane Clark, Eleanor Low- ry, Judy Leabhart, Leona Spencer, Carolyn Spen- cer, Marian Clark. Peggy Heath. Peggy Houck, Nancy Leabhart. Juliet Gambacurta, and Eliza- beth Streharsky. SEASON’S RECORD Tigerettes 30 Warfordsburg (K) 43 Tigerettes 57 Saltillo (K-H) 55 Tigerettes 63 Orbisonia (K-H) 43 Tigerettes 49 Juniata Valley (H) 40 Tigerettes 34 McConnellsburg (K) 36 Tigerettes 31 Warfordsburg (K) 40 Tigerettes 37 Saltillo (K-H) 38 Tigerettes 55 Orbisonia (K-H) 48 Tigerettes 38 Juniata Valley (H) 27 Tigerettes 34 McConnellsburg (K) 33 Coach Angle to whom much credit is due for the success of the girls' team. Tigerettes in action against the Juniata Valley team. This represents the varsity which includes five seniors—Peggy Houck, Patsy Heath. Agnes Lucas, Nancy Leahhart. Margaret Williams, and three juniors. Marion Clark. Juliet Gambacurta, and Carolyn Spencer. Senior I igerettes AGNES LUCAS Co-captain Forward 2 years of varsity basketball PATSY M. HEATH Captain Forward 2 years of varsity action NANCY LEABHART Forward 2 years of varsity playing MARGARET WILLIAMS Guard 2 years of varsity action PEGGY HOUCK Guard I year of varsity basketball Here wc have Leona Spencer and Elizabeth Strcharsky. our very de- pendable managers and scorekcepcrs. Class C” Champions of HuntingdonMifflin County League Coach Forst's Tigers completed a highly suc- cessful season in basketball this year. In the Hunt- ingdon-Mifflin League, which was formed this year, our Tigers were the “Class C Champs . The Tigers were defeated by strong Armagh- Brown, a Class B team, which was overall win- ner in the league. Robby’s record in this league shows ten victories and two losses. Of this record our Tigers can be mighty proud. In the Kove League the Tigers were runner-up to the Warfordsburg five who won the league crown and later the District Five Class C honors. Our final record in this league shows five wins and three losses. Our Class C championship in the Huntingdon- Mifflin League gave us the privilege of partici- pating in the District Six elimination play-offs. We met defeat in the first play-off game by a veteran studded Williamsburg team which was the defending Western Regional Champs. The Tigers gave their opponents a good tussle during the initial quarter by holdin gthem to a 13-11 tally, but the tempo of the game changed and Williams- burg's strength proved too much for the Tigers who lost 71-48. Statistically, our Tigers did well. In team scor- ing they were second in both Kove and Mifflin- Huntingdon Leagues to the Armagh-Brown and Warfordsburg teams. Robertsdalc was the best defensive team in the Kove League, allowing its opponents only 38 points per game. Individual honors may well be divided, but Paul Lucas, our sharp-shooting center, was top scorer and runner-up to Dave Usho of Armagh- Brown and Dick Munch of Warfordsburg. Paul was also considered among the best in rebound- ing. In both leagues Irvin Heath took fourth hon- ors in scoring. ors in scoring. Both Heath and Lucas were named to the All Huntingdon-Mifflin County League team by league coaches and sports writ- ers. Jack Troy was given honorable mention. We salute the graduating seniors—Irvin Heath, Rcy Howe, Dennis Rourke, and Jack Troy, all three-year lettermen, and Paul Lucas, two-year letter winner who participated in basketball dur- ing his junior and senior years; we give honorable mention, too, to our manager, Terry Burke, and Ronald Wood, who kept our scores and served as our publicity manager. With Mr. Troy's retirement from athletics Mr. Forst has been promoted to director of athletics at K. H. S. In this capacity Mr. Forst, whose first year's work with our athletic teams was highly commendable, will serve as head coach in both the football and bas- ketball programs of our school. Mr. Forst, who is a graduate of Shippensburg State Teachers College, recently received his master's degree in education administration from the George Washing- ton University. Prior to coming to Kohcrtsdale he taught F.nglish and directed athletics at Northwestern High School in Hyattsville, Maryland. The Class of '57 wishes Mr. Forst much success in his work and sincere hopes that he may turn out many championship teams. Season s Record r Robertsdalc Robcrtsdals Robertsdalc Robcrtsdals Robertsdale Robertsdalc Robertsdalc Robertsdalc Robertsdale Robertsdale Robertsdale Robertsdale Robertsdale Robertsdale Robertsdalc Robertsdale Robertsdale Robertsdale Some seniors looking over the trophies. 51 Saxton 60 48 Saxton 74 65 Claysburg 56 57 Warfordsburg 66 60 Saltillo 47 40 Orbisonia 32 69 Juniata Valley 39 67 McConnellsburg 25 71 Mcnno-Union 51 49 B. M. O. 39 46 Armagh-Brown 48 54 Warfordsburg 59 45 Saltillo 35 57 Juniata Valley 18 41 McConnellsburg 42 61 Mcnno-Union 49 56 B. M. O. 37 58 Armagh-Brown 88 SENIOR LETTERMEN IRVIN HEATH Forward Awarded 3 Stars for 3 years of varsity playing DENNIS ROUKKE Forward 3 Stars awarded for 3 years in varsity activity KEY HOWE Guard Awarder 3 Stars for 3 years in varsity participation JACK IROY Guard 3 Stars awarded for 3 years of varsity basketball PAUL LUCAS Center 2 Stars awarded for 2 years of varisty playing The Junior Varsity From this junior varsity team, which has displayed some good ability. Coach Forst expects to build our next year's varsity which should prove quite successful. This group has won five of the nine games played this season. Varsity in action against Warfordsburg. How dear to this heart are the scenes of my childhood.—Woodworth Robcrtsdalc 36 Saxton 41 Robertsdale 22 Saxton 20 Robcrtsdalc 17 Claysburg 38 Robcrtsdalc 28 Mcnno-Union 39 Robertsdale 59 B. M. O. 18 Robertsdale 43 Armagh-Brown 25 Robertsdale 50 Mcnno-Union 26 Robertsdale 47 B. M. O. 27 Robertsdale 35 Armagh-Brown 41 Junior High Team Coach Forsl gives the boys some few last-minute instructions. The little Tigers above make up the Junior High team which was coached by Mr. Glenn Black. The boys won three out of six games played. Robertsdale 20 Robertsdale 32 Robertsdale 17 Robertsdale 25 Robertsdale 55 Robertsdale 37 Saxton 39 Saxton 25 Orby 45 Orby 28 Smith 9 Smith 23 Anxious spectators at the thrilling game between Robertsdale and Armagh-Brown which the Tigers lost in the last minute of play by a score of 48-46. Our Custodian No yearbook would be complete without a picture of our custodian, Mr. John Everhart. Mr. Everhart, who has been a part of R. H. S. since 1935, is known and well-liked by all. Him- self an alumnus of R. H. S., Mr. Everhart is the father of three other alumni, Ralph. Aubrey, and Vivian Everhart. Business Manager On the pages which follow you will note the names of the business men and women of local and surrounding communities who, through their generous financial contributions, have made it possible for us to finance our yearbook. To each of these con- tributors, whether their gifts have been large or small, we feel greatly indebted because it is through their interest in us and in what we do that we have been able to meet our financial obliga- tions necessary in publishing our annual. Therefore, we of the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty- seven. express our sincere thanks to our friends and wish them many years of success and prosperity. ANNETTE GANNON, Business Manager Compliments of ALLEN WELCH, PRINTER Telephone 303 MOUNT UNION. PENNSYLVANIA We are equipped to handle any job. large or small . . . neatly, quickly and economically. Give us a call. You'll be glad you did! Printers of Robcrtsdalc High School “Tiger Compliments of ALBERT N. MASOOD Funeral Director SAXTON. PENNSYLVANIA Compliments of FRED B. BAYER COMPANY HUNTINGDON, PENNSYLVANIA Compliments of UNION NATIONAL BANK TRUST CO. ESTABLISHED 1866 Auto and Personal Loans Conventional, VA, and FHA Mortgages HUNTINGDON, PENNSYLVANIA Compliments of IVAN PARK insurance; agencies Phone 8-2632 Phone 9-2121 Three Springs, Pa. Mount Union. Pa. Compliments of FIRST NATIONAL BANK SAXTON. PENNSYLVANIA Compliments of MARTIN H. HEINE BUICK INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS CADILLAC Distributors of ESSO Petroleum Products East Penn Street Huntingdon, Pennsylvania Compliments of J. C. BLAIR COMPANY Manufacturers of Stationery HUNTINGDON, PENNSYLVANIA Compliments of Phone 344 RITCHEY’S DAIRY For the Best in Health Use Ritchey's Milk ICE CREAM and FINE MILK PRODUCTS Martinsburg. Pa. From Farm To You Compliments of FIRST NATIONAL BANK THREE SPRINGS. PENNSYLVANIA Compliments of McCLAIN FUNERAL HOME CASSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA Robert I. McClain Compliments of CHAS. HUSTON BRO., Inc. MOUNT UNION. PENNSYLVANIA Compliments of THE LIONS CLUB ROBLRTSDALE, PENNSYLVANIA Compliments of Compliments of FOUSE ROHLAND’S FURNITURE STORE “The Little store with the Big values” BROWN’S BLUE ROOM lee Cream Sandwiches Soft Drinks Huntingdon, Pa. Broad Top, Pa. Compliments of Compliments of SAXTON EBERSOLE AND BOTTLING COMPANY HAMMAN General Electric Saxton, Pa. Huntingdon, Pa. Compliments of Compliments of BOWSERS SAM GARNER MEAT MARKET CHEVROLET Saxton, Pa. Saxton, Pa. Compliments of Compliments of GRACEY’S MARKET THOMAS SUPER MARKET AND GULF STATION Three Springs, Pa. Three Springs, Pa. Compliments of Compliments of ORBISONIA LUMBER COAL CO. Earl R. Long RED’S SANDWICH SHOP Paints Glass Roofing Builders' Hardware Orbisonia, Pa. Mount Union, Pa. Compliments of Compliments of A P STORE A. FRED CRESWELL Friendly Insurance Service Riddlesburg, Pa. Todd, Pa. Compliments of Compliments of FOUSE’S DAIRY RAY ENGLISH Saxton R. D„ Pa. Huntingdon, Pa. Compliments of Compliments of DR. BURGESS TEETER’S CLOVER FARM STORE Mount Union, Pa. Hopewell, Pa. Compliments of Compliments of BAKER DONELSON SAXES’S Men’s Store Ladies' Store Annex Saxton, Pa. Mount Union, Pa. Compliments of Compliments of ERNEST CLEMMA FRANK ANGELO ROSS Robcrtsdale Mountain House Broad Top, Pa. Robertsdale, Pa. Compliments of Compliments of HORTON’S GARAGE RAYMOND PARK Accessories and Repairing ECONOMY STORE Phone 5-2795 Broad Top, Pa. Three Springs, Pa. Compliments of Compliments of H. I. HARCLERODE SUPER MARKET MORGAN’S Middletown, Pa. CONFECTIONERY Saxton R. D. 1 Robertsdale, Pa. Compliments of Compliments of N. L. McCLAIN STORE SAXTON MANUFACTURING The Broad Top’s Big One Stop Store CORPORATION Robertsdale, Pa. Saxton, Pa. Compliments of Compliments of SNARE BROTHER’S ECONOMY STORE SHELDON ELLER 612 Pcnna. Avenue Huntingdon, Pa. Broad Top, Pa. Compliments of Compliments of GLENN E. BLACK General Merchandise E. W. GRACEY Broad Top, Pa. Broad Top, Pa. Compliments of Compliments of J. C. PENNY CO., INC. SAVADOW’S “All Good Wishes During Your DEPARTMENT STORE Enjoyable Years Ahead.” Huntingdon, Pa. Saxton, Pa. Compliments of Compliments of G. B. MILLER CO. HUNTINGDON COUNTY THRIFT CORPORATION General Insurance Huntingdon County Consumer Discount Co. Thrift Credit Company Huntingdon, Pa. Huntingdon, Pa. “Special Prices on Graduation THE FIRST NATIONAL Suits and Sport Coats” BANK OF MAPLETON FRIEDMAN’S Mapleton Depot and Mill Creek MEN’S SHOP Drive-in Branch Huntingdon, Pa. The Bank You Should Bank With Compliments of Compliments of CLARA’S FLOWERS H. D. WILLIAMS DAIRY Aldine Theatre Building Saxton, Pa. Phone 5-2111 Milk from the Mineral Rich Farms of the Juniata Valley “We telegraph flowers anywhere All around the world” Phone 5-2936 Saxton, Pa. Compliments of Compliments of A. N. KERLING CHEVROLET Phone: 8-2121 WEIS MARKETS, Inc. Three Springs, Pa. Mount Union, Pa. Compliments of Compliments of BUCK’S TEXACO SERVICE STATION J. S. SHAPIRO’S SONS, Goodrich Tires Batteries Accessories A. S. Buchanan, Prop. Inc. Mapleton Depot, Pa. Mount Union, Pa. Compliments of Compliments of THE CENTRAL NATIONAL A P SUPER MARKET BANK It’s Never Too Late The time is always right for a new savings account Mount Union, Pa. Mount Union, Pa. Compliments of Compliments of THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK THE GRANGE TRUST COMPANY Huntingdon, Pa. Huntingdon, Pa. Compliments of Compliments of A P TEA COMPANY CAROTHER’S MEAT MARKET Saxton, Pa. Saxton, Pa. Compliments of Compliments of McMullen GIORNESTO’S SERVICE STATION FURNITURE STORE AND GARAGE Saxton, Pa. Saxton, Pa. Compliments of Compliments of PRICE MOTOR SALES THREE SPRINGS MOTORS Kenneth Dunlap DeSOTO PLYMOUTH Dodge Plymouth Sales Service Cassville, Pa. Phone 8-2611 Three Springs, Pa. Compliments of Compliments of BOWSER’S COMMUNITY STATE REXALL DRUGS BANK OF ORBISONIa Phone 5-221 Member Federal Deposit Ins. Corp. Saxton, Pa. Orbisonia, Pennsylvania Compliments of ROBERTSDALE HIGH SCHOOL BAND MOTHERS Robcrtsdale. Pa. FIRST FOR THIRST! I1ICH0L KOLB WIBLE BOTTLING WORKS Three Springs, Pa. Compliments of JOHN GANNON Representative of STATE FARM INSURANCE Robertsdalc. Pa. Compliments of BOWMAN STORES, Inc. Orbisonia, Pa. Compliments of Congratulations Class of 56-57 MILLER’S GREENLAND’S SERVICE STATION MOTOR SALES Gulf Gas, Oil and Accessories Dodge and Plymouth Sylvania T. V. A Good Place to Buy Saxton, Pa. Mount Union Phone 396 Compliments of Compliments of WIBLE’S ANDREW’S CLOVER FARM STORE ECONOMY STORE Mapleton Depot, Pa. Mapleton Depot, Pa. Phone: Mount Union 787-R-2 Our Patrons Dr. W. J. Thomas Saxton. Pa. Wayne's Department Store Saxton, Pa. Gertrude's Dress Shop Huntingdon. Pa. Updyke's Sporting Goods Huntingdon, Pa. Westbrook Shoe Store Huntingdon. Pa. Micky's Bar Huntingdon, Pa. Green s Studio Huntingdon, Pa. Kelly's Korner Huntingdon, Pa. F. R. Griffith Sinclair Products Huntingdon, Pa. Grubb's Diner Huntingdon. Pa. Woodrings Floral Garden Huntingdon. Pa. Palace Confectionery Huntingdon, Pa. Western Auto Huntingdon, Pa. Skeets Quick Lunch Huntingdon, Pa. Aragon Grill Huntingdon. Pa. Hotel Penn Hunt Huntingdon. Pa. Hotel Huntingdon. Inc. Huntingdon. Pa. Huntingdon Tire Sales Huntingdon. Pa. Orville E. Snare Huntingdon, Pa. G. C. Murphy Company Huntingdon. Pa. Jane's Style Shop Huntingdon. Pa. Black's Jewelry Store Huntingdon. Pa. B. E. Huston Huntingdon, Pa. Arcade Grill Huntingdon, Pa. Endres Lumber Company Huntingdon, Pa. Mason Tire Service Huntingdon, Pa. Brigg's Service Station Huntingdon, Pa. This Page Sponsored By J. C. Murphy Company Mount Union, Pa. Jayntes Jewelry Store Mount Union, Pa. Sosti Barber Shop Mount Union, Pa. Clifford Benson Jewelry Store Saltillo, Pa. Baker's Service Station Mapleton, Pa. Stinson's Clover Farm Store Three Springs, Pa. Swartz's Jewelry Huntingdon, Pa. Hilly's Drug Store Huntingdon. Pa. Corcelius Hardware Company Huntingdon, Pa. Glenn Neville Cassvillc, Pa. Walter Long Cassvillc, Pa. Wilbur Houck General Merchandise Cassvillc, Pa. Betty Iscnbcrg Calvin, Pa. Lane's Service Station Robcrtsdalc R. D„ Pa. Louie Territo Robcrtsdale, Pa. Reality Theare Robcrtsdale, Pa. Guy Territo Robertsdalc R. D., Pa. Brumbaugh Company James Creek, Pa. Clyde C. Stapleton Plumbing Todd, Pa. Paul Rickabaugh Insurance Todd. Pa. I ed Foster Shoe Repair Service Todd. Pa. Russell Spencer Wood, Pa. Sabolsicc Confectionery Store Wood, Pa. M. D. Donaldson Coalmont, Pa. Klingler’s Toys Mount Union, Pa. Ewing’s Mount Union, Pa. Welch's Flower Shop Mount Union, Pa. Huntingdon, Pa. DOLLINGER’S For . . . Compliments of DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS See STRUBLE FURNITURE CO. H. R. EGOLF 513 Washington Street Best in Furniture Buys Huntingdon, Pa. Huntingdon, Pa. Our Patrons Ray’s Dream Diner MeMullen’s I. G. A. Saxton. R. D.. Pa. Six Mile Run. Pa. Hoover's Dairv Store Thomas Brothers Community Market Saxton, Pa. Saltillo. Pa. Tony Lola Gamly Fleck's Service Station Saxton, Pa. Three Springs. Pa. Reed’s Beauty Shop Cohcnour’s Petroleum Products Saxton. Pa. Three Springs. Pa. Bollman’s Garage Saxton, Pa. Frank’s Service Station Saxton. Pa. Bulger Jewelry Store Saxton. Pa. Spencer’s Service Station Enycart’s Men’s Store Saxton. Pa. Saxton. Pa. Herb's Bar Dr. C. C. Barton Saxton. Pa. Saxton. Pa. Dairyland Orbisonia Roller Mills Saxton, R. D.. Pa. Orbisonia, Pa. W. G. Weaver. Electric Goss Furniture Store Saxton. Pa. Orbisonia, Pa. Masood’s Economy Shingler's Hardware Saxton. Pa. Orbisonia. Pa. Thomas D. Stolcr, General Mdse. Compliments of A Friend Saxton. Pa.